Author Topic: So Long, Farewell  (Read 2467 times)

Offline Old_n_Slow

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So Long, Farewell
« on: February 11, 2009, 09:46:29 PM »
Today my '05 1200/S left me for good, replaced by a newer, dirtier ride that will go where no Bandit has gone before. Long distance rides on the big B12 were curtailed last year by the addition to the stable of a true long distance steed, the ST1300. I still enjoyed riding the big girl for shorter trips, 200 miles or less and all was well until we picked up a new place in the mountains. All those fire roads and forest access roads just kept calling to me, so today I answered.

I'll miss the big bandit, they really are terrific rides and only those who haven't had one speak ill of them, betraying their ignorance.
2009 KLR 650
2006 ST 1300

"you live and learn, or you don't live long"

Offline vwkaferman

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Re: So Long, Farewell
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2009, 01:42:07 AM »
Poor's one out for the '05. :(

I'm jealous, I really want a dual purpose bike, DRZ400 is calling my name. Of course I'm keeping the Bandit but MAN, sometimes you just wanna switch it up and there are SO many places here in AZ to ride.

James
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'05 Bandit 1200

Offline Red01

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Re: So Long, Farewell
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2009, 01:03:43 PM »
 :congrats: on the new dirty bike.  Enjoy!
Paul
2001 GSF1200S
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2010 Concours 14ABS
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